newbie requests advice.

> unfortunately my only options are sparc/solaris or intel/linux because
> that's what the vendors support.
What's wrong with Alpha/Linux ?
That's certainly supported by Alpha-Processor Inc.
http://www.alpha-processor.com/
Not as cheap as IA32, of course, but may still be cheaper and faster
than SUN.
-- Jim
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